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100 1 _aTaylor, Isaac,
_d1787-1865
245 1 0 _aHistory of the transmission of ancient books to modern times :
_btogether with the process of historical proof; or, a concise account of the means by which genuineness of ancient literature generally, and the authenticity of historical works especially are ascertained including incidental remarks upon the relative strength of the evidence usually adduced in behalf of the Holy Scriptures
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-04-05
508 _adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"History of the Transmission of Ancient Books to Modern Times" by Isaac Taylor is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the processes and means by which ancient literature has been preserved and authenticated, providing insights into the integrity of historical texts and the authenticity of religious scriptures. The opening of the book outlines Taylor's intention to connect the authenticity of ancient literature with the transmission of texts throughout history. He discusses the importance of observing how the genuineness of both sacred and profane writings can be assessed equally. Taylor introduces the key topics that will be explored, such as the methods of historical proof and the role of copyists, insisting that the understanding of these elements is essential for appreciating both classical and biblical literature. He aims to present these arguments in a clear, organized manner, avoiding unnecessary controversy while appealing to general readers who seek insight into the historical lineage of the texts we study today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Jackson and Walford, 1859
653 _aHistoriography
653 _aBible -- Evidences, authority, etc.
653 _aTransmission of texts
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/historyoftransmi01tayl
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67778
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